griffin's process theology

• Griffin developed process theology
• process theology refutes the belief that God is the creator

  • instead, God shaped the universe from pre-existing chaos, opening the possibility for both good + evil
• process theology means God is not omnipotent as there are elements in the world he has no control over
• the universe + god have a panentheistic relationship

  • God is not transcendent from the universe, they are in each other
  • this means God cannot intervene to eliminate evil
• STRENGTHS of process theology:

  • evades the inconsistent triad as it claims God isn't omnipotent
  • unites people + God - both feel the suffering together due to God's relationship with the universe
  • free will is to blame, not God - working towards a greater good
• WEAKNESSES of process theology:

  • is God who isn't omnipotent worthy of worship?
  • God cannot prevent suffering
  • no guarantee that good will triumph over evil